Distance From Zaqatala International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, ZTU - HER Distance

The distance from Zaqatala International Airport (ZTU) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 1236 miles or 1989 kilometers or 1073 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Zaqatala ( Azerbaijan ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zaqatala and Heraklion takes around 2 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zaqatala International Airport, Zaqatala, Azerbaijan to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 2 hours 50 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ZTU - HER

Kilometers		1989 km
Statute Miles		1236 miles
Nautical Miles		1073 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 50 minutes

Zaqatala International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - ZTU to HER Flight Path

Location of Zaqatala International Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Zaqatala, Azerbaijan and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZTU - HER

Time difference between Zaqatala (Azerbaijan) and Heraklion (Greece) is 2 Hours.
Heraklion time is 2 Hours behind Zaqatala.

Location	Local Time
Zaqatala (Azerbaijan)	2026-11-09, 07:54:47 +04
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-11-09, 05:54:47 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Zaqatala International Airport (ZTU / UBBY) Zaqatala, Azerbaijan

Destination

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER / LGIR) Heraklion, Greece